Patiala (Kaka Ram Verma):- Special training sessions on personal safety, factory safety, health, first aid and fire safety were organised for employees at the Vibracoustic factory. The training aimed to protect employees, the factory and their families, reduce accidents, provide first aid and CPR to victims during emergencies, prevent incidents involving fires, gases, electricity and petroleum products, and save precious lives during emergencies. The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Directorate of Factories and the Punjab Industrial Safety Council, under the leadership of Deputy Director of Factories Shri Narendra Pal Singh.
Shri Narendra Pal Singh said that 95% of accidents occur due to human errors, negligence, fear, lack of understanding and inadequate training and practice. He added that 90% of accidents, injuries, loss of life and property damage could be prevented by carefully learning the lessons taught during training sessions and practising them regularly.
On this occasion, Shri Kaka Ram Verma, a trainer in disaster management, civil defence, first aid and fire safety associated with the Government of India’s programmes, conducted various practical exercises with the employees. He explained how victims of sudden incidents, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, unconsciousness, shock, fires, gas leaks and electric shocks could be protected from immediate death or permanent disability through timely intervention.
He appreciated the arrangements made by the officials for employees’ welfare and safety, as well as the rescue assistance and mock drills conducted to prepare for emergencies.
Safety Officer Shri Vinod Jain, security personnel and plant in-charges expressed their gratitude. They said that employees were being provided with training and practical knowledge, which was helping improve the health, well-being, self-confidence and morale of employees and their family members.
